2016: Rubio vs. Clinton? Pick Your Frontrunner!

I recently came across this article, and a whole crop of frontrunners seems to be popping up from both sides of the aisle. The list seems pretty darn accurate (and similar to what we forum members assembled a while back). Election years with two new people running are more fun, so let the fun begin! Out of the list provided, who would you want to run for president in 2016?

DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATES

1. Former First Lady Hillary Clinton

Ida County Chairman Wally Johnson: "I also worked with Hillary during the (2008) election and found her to be the most intelligent, with great common-sense diplomacy."

2. Elizabeth Warren, senator elect from Massachusetts

Crawford County Chairman Martin Peterson: "She might be that first woman. She gave a great speech at the (September) Democratic National Convention."

3. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo

Woodbury County Chairman Greg Guelcher: "He fits the right age demographic (55 years old), he's a charismatic speaker and arguably handsome. His handling of Hurricane Sandy recently speaks well of him and his leadership capabilities."

4. Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley

Clay County Chairman Justin McCormick: "O'Malley has been a champion for education and social issues in the state of Maryland and has shown strong leadership in his efforts to balance Maryland's budget."

5. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown of Ohio

Cherokee County Chairman Terry Miles: "Proof that a liberal progressive can gain the support of all the people."

6. Vice president Joe Biden

Many party leaders doubted Biden could win the 2016 nomination, since he would be 74 in 2016 and has a penchant for controversial comments.

Cherokee County Chairman Mark Leeds: "I hope he can stand up against the elite Republicans. I believe any candidate that stands on the grassroot conservatism can win the election."

2. U.S. Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis.

Sac County Chairman Chris Mason: "Paul Ryan is the author of the House budget that offers a true approach to solving our massive deficit while making manageable reforms to social programs and entitlements."

3. Former U.S. Sen. Rick Santorum

Lyon County Chairman Cody Hoefert: Santorum is "a strong conservative with national network developed to tap into and build upon with a track record of getting things done."

4. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal

Sioux County Chairman Mark Lundberg: "He espouses a lot of the conservative principles that people are looking for."

5. Former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice

Monona County Chairwoman Tammy Bramley: "She has the experience to have that job and I think it would be great to have a woman as president."

6. New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie

Sac County Chairman Chris Mason: Christie's frequent blunt nature is "refreshing to voters who are tired of the Washington canned responses and lip service."

Paul Ryan is my personal favorite out of the Republican list, but he may be hard to elect in a world of minority voters. So that puts Marco Rubio as the first person on my list. He has the Conservative values, the youthfulness, and the ability to reach Hispanic voters that the party needs. A Rubio/Ryan or Ryan/Rubio ticket would be great! Newt Gingrich would be my last pick, he's a hypocrite (wanted Clinton fired while having an affair himself) and not a very likable guy.

On the Democratic list, I would want to see a new face. That kinds of kicks Joe Biden and Hilary Clinton off the list. From what i've heard of Martin O'Malley and Andrew Cuomo, they seem to be more moderate, so either one would be my first pick. The ultra-liberal Elizabeth Warren would be my last pick.
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1. Clinton - I think she's very experienced and will be able to work with Republicans a lot better. I also think we'd be in a better economic state right now if she beat Obama.

2. Sherrod Brown - He's been great for Ohio. He easily beat his most recent opponent and therefore would easily win Ohio. He's also and "old school" Democrat which I suspect would help bring in a number of votes that Obama would never get. Unfortunately, though I don't see him running.

3. Andrew Cuomo - I can't say I know too much about him, but I've heard a lot of good things.

Republicans1. Condoleezza Rice - I think she's pretty fair and can gain support from both sides of the aisle.

2. Marco Rubio - Like Cuomo, I can't say I know very much about his policies, but I've heard a lot of good things. Some of the things he has done recently make me think he's going to run.

3. Chris Christie - Some of the things he has done recently make me think he's going to run. Seems like a good candidate overall, but I don't like a few of his policies.
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Chris Christie is an interesting choice. Voters will either love his no nonsense ways, or not like the way he speaks so boldy. I really can't tell which one will prevail.
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bmforever:I personally like Clinton and Martin. If the GOP doesn't pick a moderate candidate for 2016 they are bound to lose again.

-Dequindre-:They picked two moderate candidates in 2008 and 2012 and lost, what would make 2016 any different?

And why must the Republican party choose and moderate, but not the Democrats?

bmforever:they were not moderates at all...Bush was a moderate.

Bush Senior- One of the few presidents in recent history to only serve 1 term. Moderate.

Bob Dole- Lost the election. Moderate.

Bush- Regarded as one of the worst presidents ever by many. Moderate.

McCain- Lost by a massive margin in popular and electoral votes. Moderate.

Romney- Occupied a nice balance between being a moderate and conservative. Lost, because he was a moderate.

Ronald Reagan won elections by large margins because he was fiscally conservative, fought for personal freedoms for the American people, and showed the American people that a smaller government can function just as well at a fraction of the cost. The Republican Party needs a Ronald Reagan. Moderates just aren't working.
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bmforever:I personally like Clinton and Martin. If the GOP doesn't pick a moderate candidate for 2016 they are bound to lose again.

-Dequindre-:They picked two moderate candidates in 2008 and 2012 and lost, what would make 2016 any different?

And why must the Republican party choose and moderate, but not the Democrats?

bmforever:they were not moderates at all...Bush was a moderate.

-Dequindre-:Bush Senior- One of the few presidents in recent history to only serve 1 term. Moderate.

Bob Dole- Lost the election. Moderate.

Bush- Regarded as one of the worst presidents ever by many. Moderate.

McCain- Lost by a massive margin in popular and electoral votes. Moderate.

Romney- Occupied a nice balance between being a moderate and conservative. Lost, because he was a moderate.

Ronald Reagan won elections by large margins because he was fiscally conservative, fought for personal freedoms for the American people, and showed the American people that a smaller government can function just as well at a fraction of the cost. The Republican Party needs a Ronald Reagan. Moderates just aren't working.

you're confused by personal freedom and religion driven freedoms...let's see if you support personal freedoms:

1) if I woman is pregnant, and opts for an abortion...do you support HERs personal freedom to do so?

2) If I'm gay and I want to marry my partner I've been with for 10 years...do you support my personal freedom to marry?...

bmforever:I personally like Clinton and Martin. If the GOP doesn't pick a moderate candidate for 2016 they are bound to lose again.

-Dequindre-:They picked two moderate candidates in 2008 and 2012 and lost, what would make 2016 any different?

And why must the Republican party choose and moderate, but not the Democrats?

bmforever:they were not moderates at all...Bush was a moderate.

-Dequindre-:Bush Senior- One of the few presidents in recent history to only serve 1 term. Moderate.

Bob Dole- Lost the election. Moderate.

Bush- Regarded as one of the worst presidents ever by many. Moderate.

McCain- Lost by a massive margin in popular and electoral votes. Moderate.

Romney- Occupied a nice balance between being a moderate and conservative. Lost, because he was a moderate.

Ronald Reagan won elections by large margins because he was fiscally conservative, fought for personal freedoms for the American people, and showed the American people that a smaller government can function just as well at a fraction of the cost. The Republican Party needs a Ronald Reagan. Moderates just aren't working.

bmforever:you're confused by personal freedom and religion driven freedoms...let's see if you support personal freedoms:

1) if I woman is pregnant, and opts for an abortion...do you support HERs personal freedom to do so?

2) If I'm gay and I want to marry my partner I've been with for 10 years...do you support my personal freedom to marry?...

and I can go on and on and on...

1. I do not support abortion, which is (to me) like having the freedom to murder.

2. I support the right of a civil union, but not of gay marriage.

This isn't about me, this is about the great man that is and will forever be Ronald Reagan!

I am stupid when it comes to politics but... I hope Rice runs and if she does, I think she wins. Her VP will be Rubio because I have heard great things regarding his views.
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V8ONLY:I am stupid when it comes to politics but... I hope Rice runs and if she does, I think she wins. Her VP will be Rubio because I have heard great things regarding his views.

America needs a strong president and I believe Rice is the best candidate in America. I feel she will be the closest thing America could get to a great president. I hope she runs because I will vote for her and it will be the first time I could vote for a President. If she does not run, I hope the candidates are better than the two clowns that ran this year.
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Because this article comes from the Sewer City Journal (Sioux City) it makes sense for them to include Tom Vilsack (Former IA Governor), but in all reality he was a pretty poor Gov in Iowa and wasn't all that well liked. 2 terms in a state that doesn't have term limits. Has made one Presidential run and hold the honor of being the 1st to drop out! His wife ran for a House seat this year and lost by a landslide. He did somehow manage to weasel his way into becoming the Sec. of Ag under Obama.
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